Sooke

Sooke Mayor Maja Tait may take a run at federal politics by seeking the NDP nomination for the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding. The current MP, Randall Garrison, has announced he won’t seek re-election. (File - Black Press Media)

Sooke mayor eyes federal politics with NDP nomination bid

‘I’m giving it serious consideration,’ says Maja Tait

Sooke Mayor Maja Tait may take a run at federal politics by seeking the NDP nomination for the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding. The current MP, Randall Garrison, has announced he won’t seek re-election. (File - Black Press Media)
Conservation groups are applauding a motion by federal MP Patrick Weiler to protect old-growth forests. (Contributed photo)

Liberal MP’s motion hailed as a ‘major leap forward’ for old-growth forest protection

MP Patrick Weiler’s motion calls for matching funding from the province

Conservation groups are applauding a motion by federal MP Patrick Weiler to protect old-growth forests. (Contributed photo)
A cellphone tower. The Sooke to Port Renfrew cellphone project received nearly $5 million in funding from the province and $695,000 from Rogers Communications. (Shutterstock)

A 70-km stretch of Highway 14 on Vancouver Island finally gets wireless coverage

The project received $5 million in funding from province and $695,000 from Rogers Communications

A cellphone tower. The Sooke to Port Renfrew cellphone project received nearly $5 million in funding from the province and $695,000 from Rogers Communications. (Shutterstock)
A Sooke fire on May 2, 2023 on Churchill Drive. (@wj_valk/Twitter)

VIDEO: Massive fire destroys buildings under construction in Sooke neighbourhood; residents evacuated temporarily

The fire could be seen across the region; cause unknown

A Sooke fire on May 2, 2023 on Churchill Drive. (@wj_valk/Twitter)
Sooke School District superintendent Scott Stinson is retiring after 37 years in public education. (File - Black Press Media)

Sooke School District superintendent to retire

Scott Stinson has served as superintendent for Sooke Schol District since 2018

Sooke School District superintendent Scott Stinson is retiring after 37 years in public education. (File - Black Press Media)
An artist working on a painting in a studio. Sooke is a member of the CRD arts commission. The commission supports, celebrates and promotes not-for-profit organizations in the region. (Shutterstock)

Cost of CRD arts contributions questioned in Sooke

Coun. Dana Lajuenesse wants more mentoring for Sooke’s arts community

An artist working on a painting in a studio. Sooke is a member of the CRD arts commission. The commission supports, celebrates and promotes not-for-profit organizations in the region. (Shutterstock)
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke MP Randall Garrison won’t seek re-election. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

NDP MP Randall Garrison announces he won’t seek re-election

Sooke mayor cited as a possible candidate

Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke MP Randall Garrison won’t seek re-election. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
The District of Sooke awarded more than $122,000 in community grants this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Council approves over $122K for non-profits in Sooke

Some councillors question process

The District of Sooke awarded more than $122,000 in community grants this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Mayor Maja Tait and councillors Al Beddows, Jeff Bateman, Dana Lajeunesse and Tony St-Pierre received a raise Jan. 1. Missing Kevin Pearson and Megan McMath. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke council receives third raise since 2019

Remuneration tied to Victoria’s consumer price index

Mayor Maja Tait and councillors Al Beddows, Jeff Bateman, Dana Lajeunesse and Tony St-Pierre received a raise Jan. 1. Missing Kevin Pearson and Megan McMath. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke council voted for a 6.99 property tax hike, down from the 9.3 per cent first proposed. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke property taxes reduced following B.C. Assessment data change

Property tax hike remains at 7%

Sooke council voted for a 6.99 property tax hike, down from the 9.3 per cent first proposed. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Stick in the Mud owner David Evans is closing the restaurant and coffee house on July 23. He hopes a community co-operative steps up to keep the business brewing. “This place wouldn’t be what it is without the best staff and customers,” he said. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Popular Sooke coffee house nears last brew

Stick in The Mud Coffee House owner counts down to closing after 16 years of business

Stick in the Mud owner David Evans is closing the restaurant and coffee house on July 23. He hopes a community co-operative steps up to keep the business brewing. “This place wouldn’t be what it is without the best staff and customers,” he said. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Darren Nast returns to the local music scene after a 20-year hiatus. (Contributed photo)

Sooke singer returns to music scene with new album and global ambitions

Singer-songwriter Darren Nast releases first single off album

Darren Nast returns to the local music scene after a 20-year hiatus. (Contributed photo)
(Metro Creative)

Sooke Celtic FC’s storybook season ends in disappointment

Lose 1-0 to Bingers Army in semifinal

(Metro Creative)
LETTER SIG

LETTER: Municipal tax system needs overhaul

Kudos to William Wallace (Letters, April 20) for bringing up the issue…

  • Apr 24, 2023
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The South Vancouver Anglers Coalition will release 650,000 salmon fry in the next two months. (Contributed)

Anglers association to release 650,000 chinook fry in Sooke Basin

Community-based project supports local fisheries and wildlife

The South Vancouver Anglers Coalition will release 650,000 salmon fry in the next two months. (Contributed)
Renovations are nearing completion on the Sooke Harbour House, but legal issues continue. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke man hit with $600,000 penalty for lying about ownership of legendary hotel

Timothy Durkin told investor she would obtain part ownership of Sooke Harbour House

Renovations are nearing completion on the Sooke Harbour House, but legal issues continue. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Film crews will descend in Sooke on April 28 and 29 to shoot a “popular TV series, says the District of Sooke. (Shutterstock)

Lights, Camera, Action! TV series to temporarily shut down two Sooke parks for filming

Filming takes place April 28 and 29

Film crews will descend in Sooke on April 28 and 29 to shoot a “popular TV series, says the District of Sooke. (Shutterstock)
Volunteering at the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been known to bring a smile to participants. (Photo contributed)

Sooke Fine Arts Show on lookout for artful volunteers

Kick-off event on Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church

Volunteering at the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been known to bring a smile to participants. (Photo contributed)
Jason and Alayne MacIsaac in their Sheringham Distillery in Sooke, which moves to Langford this month. (Black Press Media file photo)

New Raincoast Gin on tap as distillery moves from Sooke to Langford

Sheringham invites the community to celebrate with launch party, happy hour events

Jason and Alayne MacIsaac in their Sheringham Distillery in Sooke, which moves to Langford this month. (Black Press Media file photo)
Former premier John Horgan (left), T-Sou-ke Nation elder Shirley Alphonse, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director Al Wickheim, and former CRD director Mike Hicks take part in grand opening ceremonies for Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery on Saturday. (Photo by Kerrie Reay)

Long-awaited Sooke hatchery opening hooks a crowd

Sooke River Jack Brooks hatchery a reality thanks to dedicated volunteers

Former premier John Horgan (left), T-Sou-ke Nation elder Shirley Alphonse, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director Al Wickheim, and former CRD director Mike Hicks take part in grand opening ceremonies for Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery on Saturday. (Photo by Kerrie Reay)